Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 5:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:16 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:433.210:532.73:550.24:300.56:127:20Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:193.011:312.64:250.45:070.66:137:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:582.95:000.55:540.86:147:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:142.412:432.75:420.76:570.96:157:15First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:022.21:342.76:330.88:401.06:167:13First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:562.22:352.67:340.99:580.96:177:12First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:002.23:472.78:470.810:540.86:187:10Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:122.34:532.910:110.711:380.66:197:08Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:132.65:453.211:180.56:207:07Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:033.06:303.412:160.312:110.26:217:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:493.37:143.612:510.112:590.06:227:03Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:343.77:583.71:25-0.21:47-0.26:237:01Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:193.98:443.72:01-0.32:35-0.36:247:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:054.19:313.62:38-0.43:22-0.36:256:58Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:534.110:203.43:17-0.44:11-0.26:266:56Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:444.011:123.23:59-0.35:070.06:276:55Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:393.84:44-0.16:200.36:286:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:093.012:403.55:380.17:450.46:296:51Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:122.81:473.36:480.38:580.56:306:49Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:182.72:593.28:280.510:040.56:316:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:292.74:123.19:560.511:010.46:326:46Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:382.95:153.111:020.411:480.36:336:44Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:363.16:063.111:550.36:346:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:253.36:493.212:290.312:410.26:356:41Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:093.47:283.21:050.21:210.26:366:39New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:483.57:043.21:350.112:570.25:375:37New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:253.57:383.11:000.11:300.25:385:36New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:593.58:113.01:230.12:000.25:395:34New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:323.38:452.91:470.22:300.35:405:32Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:043.29:192.72:160.33:010.45:415:31Waxing Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 8:52 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Block Island, RI?

Block Island, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Block Island, RI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Block Island, RI?

Tide predictions for Block Island, RI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Block Island, RI?

Tide data for Block Island, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8459338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8459338.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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